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3.45 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Fish Brooch 5.28 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18Kt
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Multi-Colored Fancy Sapphires, .15 Carats of Cabochon Emeralds and .85 Carats of Diamonds. A 5.28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Vintage Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
3 Carat Vintage Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Sapphire Emerald Vermeil Cricket Silver Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
carats. Total aproximated sapphires weight: 0.85 carats. Total aproximated emerald weight: 0.4 carats
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
emerald cut pink sapphire & emerald cut diamond 3 stone ring. Central emerald cut pink sapphire with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage 3 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Band Diamond Eternity Band A stunning Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Édéenne 11.5 Carat Colombian Emerald, Sapphires, Diamond Gold Embroidery Ring
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
parma sapphires of 0.70 carat, blue sapphires totaling 0.57 carat and brilliant-cut white diamonds
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Certified 3 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Geraldo Emerald Sapphire Diamond Peacock Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
. Exquisite Marquise Emeralds: Each earring is adorned with marquise-cut emeralds, totalling 3.1 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

7.5 Carat Natural Aquamarine Emerald Cut Blue Gemstone March Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Aquamarine Weight: 7.57 CT Shape: Emerald-cut Color: Blue Hardness: 7.5 - 8 Birthstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald, Aquamarine

Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
3 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3.11ct Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Holtsville, NY
emerald, sapphire, and diamonds. The centerpiece of this necklace is a richly hued green emerald
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.72 Ct. 3-Stone Natural White Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in understated sophistication with our GIA-certified 1.72 carat Emerald Cut Unheated White
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified 3 Carat Natural Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 Carat Natural Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
3 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

1970s Italian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Earrings and Brooch Set
Located in Roma, IT
, sapphires and diamonds. The earrings: emeralds circa 10.00 carats, sapphires circa 3.00 carats and diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Vermeil Silver Grasshopper Cricket Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
carats. Total aproximated sapphires weight: 0.85 carats. Total aproximated emerald weight: 0.4 carats
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

6-3/4 ct. Rock Crystal and Multicolor Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the uniqueness of our Emerald-Cut Rock Crystal & Multicolor Sapphire Accented 14K Rose
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Italian Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings and Brooch set
Located in Roma, IT
, cabochon cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds. The diamonds with a total weight of circa 8.00 carats and the
Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.82 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
support a truncated corner rectangular cluster head holding a central 4 claw set emerald cut pink Sapphire
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire 1.98 Carat Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic yet bold art deco inspired cocktail ring. Strong deep blue sapphire center emerald cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1960s Boucheron Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Boucheron
Located in Portland, ME
cabochon cut rubies, 10 small round cabochon cut sapphires and 9 small cabochon cut emeralds. The graduated
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

G. Minner Heart Shaped Emerald Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Necklace
By G.MINNER
Located in Colmar, FR
cut diamonds. 3 princess cut fancy yellow diamonds are setted above the emerald. The ends of the
Category

2010s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold...

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.78 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.78 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring, This beautiful stone will be cherished for
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.63 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats and measuring 7.48x5.58x3.96mm in an emerald cut. Flanking this radiant sapphire are two square
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Unique Bridal Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Unique Bridal Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold Bracelet by Andrew Clunn
By Andrew Clunn
Located in London, GB
sapphires each line separated by a diamond. Signed A. Clunn.   • 18 square cut emeralds: 2.3 mm each • 18
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage French Cut Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Band Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning vintage ring set with 3 emerald Cut Sapphires and 2 French cut diamonds in
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cober “Impressive Harp” ring with Diamonds or a Ruby, Emerald or Sapphire stone
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
This is an 18 Carat yellow gold ring with impressive design. Set with 0,90 ct. Brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men s
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men's A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Certified 1.09 Carat Padparadscha Orange Sapphire 0.39 Diamond 18Karat Gold Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
been set with an exclusive Orange Padparadscha Sapphire of 1.09 carat; this special variety of sapphire
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rhodium

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

AGL Certified 3.77 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately .55 carats total weight of baguette cut diamonds, (3) on each side. The original American Gem Lab
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, Type II Medium dark,Very Slightly Brownish, Slightly Purplish Red Color, (GIA slpR6/3) Cut Is Good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, Antique Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.32 Carat of Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 3 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.12 Carat of Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring with a 0.60 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.35 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
One (1) 18k white gold ring contains one (1) Emerald Cut pink sapphire that weighs 0.60 carats with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold 3 1/2 ct Sapphire and 4 ct Baguette Diamond Ballerina Style Ring
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
Stunning 18 karat white gold ballerina style ring with an approximately 3 1/2 carat emerald cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

5 Carat Brown Cognac Sapphire Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
sapphire emerald cut makes this ring look like it belongs in a museum. Being over 3 carats and cut to
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Ro...

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.91 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

5.50 Carat Natural No-Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
An enchanting royal blue, emerald-cut sapphire, weighing 5.50 carats, unusually fashioned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold. A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 3 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3 Carat Natural Emerald and 1 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Cabochon emerald, sapphire and ruby necklace with over 3 carats in G-H color, VS clarity round
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

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3 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 carat emerald cut sapphire you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 80 vintage editions and 225 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 carat emerald cut sapphire over the years, but those made by David Gross Group, Luigi Ferrara and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire?

The price for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire starts at $372 and tops out at $189,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,545.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.